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Opinion 95-32
… (use of model security and custodial agreements provided by the Comptroller's Office) STATE COMPTROLLER -- Powers and … LAW, §§10, 11: A local government is not required by law to enter into security and custodial agreements identical to the models prepared by the Office of the State Comptroller. You ask whether a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-32Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-360
… Code of LEG and a Payroll Status of Active or Leave with Pay on or after 03/26/2026 are eligible for this salary … Court of Appeals Chief Judge $265,600 $271,000 Associate Judge $257,500 $262,700 Appellate Division Presiding Justice $251,300 $256,400 Associate Justice $245,100 $250,100 Appellate Term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-360-april-2026-salary-increase-judges-justices-and-new-york-cityDiNapoli: Executive Budget Reduces Out-Year Gaps, Diminishes Independent Oversight
… and programs without legislative input, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … and revenue and proposes much needed capital investments in clean water projects while increasing funding for … DOB anticipates a $150 million deposit to the Rainy Day Reserve in SFY 2017-18, if fiscal conditions permit. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-executive-budget-reduces-out-year-gaps-diminishes-independent-oversightOpinion 88-61
… REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Payments (use of certificate of mailing to prove timeliness of) REAL PROPERTY … the burden of proving timely payment by producing a certificate of mailing of the U.S. Postal Service which is … the payment of taxes without penalty. You ask whether a certificate of mailing of the U.S. Postal Service postmarked …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-61DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for December 2014
… and nearly 82,000 payments valued at $57.8 million. As the state's chief financial officer, DiNapoli's office … are reasonable, the playing field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. The independent audits … to added transparency via his Open Book New York website. Highlights for December 2014: Major Contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-december-2014DiNapoli Releases Analysis of Executive Budget
… Comptroller urged the Executive to remove language in the 30-day amendment period that seeks to require the comptroller’s … would provide funding to restore habitats, reduce flood risks, improve water quality, protect open space, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-releases-analysis-executive-budgetState Contract and Payment Actions in August
… Test (NYSESLAT). Office of General Services – Design & Construction $31.9 million with ELQ Industries Inc. for … $8 million with Guth Deconzo Consulting Engineers PC for construction management services at the Empire State Plaza in … at SUNY New Paltz in Ulster County. $2.4 million with ME Engineering PC for design services to replace mechanical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-augustDiNapoli: Proposed Congressional Cuts to SNAP Program Mean More New Yorkers Without Enough Food
… the nation’s largest program helping households obtain food, would increase costs to state governments, limit … recent available data show 1 in 8 New York households were food insecure between 2021 and 2023. Almost 3 million New … 2025. “The state has made meaningful efforts to reduce food insecurity, but it will be hard-pressed to expand or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-proposed-congressional-cuts-snap-program-mean-more-new-yorkers-without-enough-foodDiNapoli Releases Report on SFY 2024-25 Financial Plan
… outyear budget gaps and allowed for increasing rainy day reserves,” DiNapoli said. “But the structural imbalance … economy for New York, with both wages and personal income forecasted to accelerate from their previous fiscal … forecasts an $11.3 billion (10.2%) increase in All Funds tax collections from SFY 2024-25, which is largely expected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-releases-report-sfy-2024-25-financial-planFormer Treasurer of Putnam Engine & Hose Co. of the Port Chester Volunteer Fire Dept. Pleads Guilty to Embezzling More Than $38,000
… Co. No. 2 ("Putnam Engine and Hose"), a unit of the Port Chester Volunteer Fire Department, for embezzlement of more … been stolen from the bank accounts. Gerardi, 62, of Port Chester, New York, pled guilty to one count of theft …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/former-treasurer-putnam-engine-hose-co-port-chester-volunteer-fire-dept-pleads-guilty-embezzling-moreDiNapoli: Former Hannibal Fire Chief and Father Indicted for Allegedly Stealing Go-Kart Proceeds
… by DiNapoli’s office found discrepancies in the Kartway bank accounts and an investigation was commenced. DiNapoli’s … stopped depositing any revenue into the Kartway’s bank account. In all, it was determined that Chris Emmons … The investigation further revealed that although a drawing was never held due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Chris …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-former-hannibal-fire-chief-and-father-indicted-allegedly-stealing-go-kart-proceedsNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli and District Attorney Kindlon: Siblings Indicted for Stealing State Rent-Relief Funds
… found that Mahtani and Melwani jointly purchased a condo in Brooklyn for $1.6 million in 2018. In February 2021, … to OTDA claiming that Melwani was Mahtani’s tenant for the condo and further claimed that Melwani owed Mahtani back rent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-district-attorney-kindlon-siblings-indicted-stealing-stateTransportation Company Owner and Office Manager Indicted in $1.8 Million Medicaid Scheme
… claims for rides which never occurred, overbilling for group rides, and lying about the destinations of the trips to … DiNapoli said. “My office will continue to partner with law enforcement to root out waste, fraud and abuse, and … innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/transportation-company-owner-and-office-manager-indicted-18-million-medicaid-schemeDiNapoli: Albany Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $230,000 From Elderly State Pensioner
… Amber Diacetis, a 31-year-old Albany woman, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the third degree last year. “Preying on a vulnerable senior citizen to steal his hard-earned pension and social security … Schodack Police Department for ensuring the suspects will be held accountable for their criminal actions, and for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-albany-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-230000-elderly-state-pensionerComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea Of Former Halfmoon Town Supervisor For Stealing Campaign Funds
… for stealing several campaign contributions donated to her campaign fund. The public corruption case arose out of a … Service, but is not one over which she or a member of her family holds controls or decision making powers. The … that she cashed and spent certain checks made payable to her campaign. In one FBI interview, Wormuth attributed some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-halfmoon-town-supervisor-stealingOpinion 92-55
… AND EMPLOYEES -- Powers and Duties (performing work for private water system) VILLAGES -- Powers and Duties (services for private water systems) VILLAGE LAW, §§1-102(2), 11-1120, … village may not contract to provide, at the expense of the private owners, a village employee to perform testing of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-55Real Property Dispositions
… appropriate payment amounts from the sales of real property. Background The Port Authority of New York and New … 25-3.02 (AI), which governs the disposition of real property. Key Findings Our examination revealed that the AI … disposition did not comply with the requirement that the Management and Budget Department ensure that the affected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/28/real-property-dispositionsOuaquaga Fire Company, Inc. – Company Operations (2025M-98)
… on the receipt and use of FFI tax proceeds for the 2023 or 2024 fiscal years. Lastly, the Treasurer did not maintain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2026/01/23/ouaquaga-fire-company-inc-company-operations-2025m-98State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) – Online Banking (Fulton County, Hamilton County and Otsego County) … did not establish adequate controls to ensure online banking transactions were appropriate and secure. Online … banking. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively." City of … properties with elevators and related equipment, the list is incomplete and inaccurate. Auditors found 75 of 85 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits